Arsenal will aim to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool when they host a struggling West Ham United side this Saturday.
Having closed the gap to seven points with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City—courtesy of a Mikel Merino brace—the Gunners have a great opportunity to reduce the deficit further against the Hammers.
Despite their ongoing injury crisis, Mikel Arteta’s side remain relentless in their pursuit of the long-elusive league title. It will be interesting to see how they navigate the challenges in the final stretch of the season.
Meanwhile, West Ham’s struggles continued with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Brentford last week, leaving them with just one win in their last eight league games.
Inheriting a troubled squad from Julen Lopetegui, Graham Potter has endured a difficult start to life at the London Stadium, with each poor result adding to the pressure.
Sitting 16th in the table, 10 points above the relegation zone, the Hammers need a turnaround—but they face a daunting task against Arsenal. Their biggest concern is their lack of direction on the pitch, compounded by Potter’s inability to find solutions so far.
Arsenal vs West Ham United – Team News
Arsenal’s attacking options have been further depleted following Kai Havertz’s season-ending hamstring injury. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli also remain sidelined, leaving Mikel Arteta with limited choices upfront.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 20, 2025
As a result, Arsenal are likely to rely on Raheem Sterling, Leandro Trossard, and young Ethan Nwaneri in attack.
Meanwhile, West Ham’s injury concerns have worsened, with reports indicating that key playmaker Lucas Paquetá could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Additionally, Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville, Vladimir Coufal, and Niclas Füllkrug are also unavailable due to injuries.
Arsenal vs West Ham – Predicted Lineups
Predicted Arsenal XI: David Raya, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri
Predicted West Ham XI: Alphonse Areola, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Emerson, Edson Álvarez, Tomáš Souček, Carlos Soler, Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus, Evan Ferguson
Arsenal vs West Ham United – Key Battles
Bowen vs Gabriel
Jarrod Bowen has been West Ham’s standout attacker this season, consistently finding the net or influencing games. With Arsenal’s high defensive line geared toward possession dominance and counter-pressing, West Ham may look to capitalize on turnovers. Bowen’s pace and movement could pose a serious threat, while Gabriel must remain vigilant to neutralize his impact.
On target 🎯
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 19, 2025
Trossard vs Mavropanos
Leandro Trossard has taken on greater attacking responsibility in the absence of several key players. The Belgian will look to lead Arsenal’s frontline and make a decisive impact, while Mavropanos will be tasked with limiting his effectiveness.
Arsenal vs West Ham United – Where to Watch
United Kingdom:
The game will not be broadcast live in the UK.
United States:
The Premier League clash will be available to stream live on Peacock.
Arsenal vs West Ham United Prediction
Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
Given Arsenal’s strong home form and West Ham’s struggles, the Gunners should have enough to secure a comfortable victory.
